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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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